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GPU Software Development Engineer

Intel
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Mar 2026
💰 $211,200/yr($149,600/yr$211,200/yr)

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Job Details:

Job Description: 

  About the Role Intel is seeking GPU Software Development Engineers to join our media software team in Software Group, a global team dedicated to creating groundbreaking video and media experiences. In this role, you will contribute directly to developing innovative software solutions that drive Media and Video acceleration on Intel's graphics architecture for integrated and discrete GPUs.

You will have the unique opportunity to collaborate on cutting-edge technologies, optimize performance and quality across the software stack, and create tools and infrastructure that enable next-generation GPU advancements. Your contributions will help push the boundaries of Intel's graphics capabilities, making a meaningful impact on the future of technology.

Key Responsibilities As a GPU Software Development Engineer your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Develops new cross OS software that delivers Media and Video (Encode, Decode, and Processing) acceleration on Intel's graphics architecture and future integrated and discrete GPUs

• Scope can span the entire Intel Media SW stack, from media device drivers through runtimes, APIs and the application layer

• Scope also includes the tools, infrastructure, and technologies necessary to develop, profile, optimize, and productize Intel Media software solutions including Media IP pre-Si enabling on Simulation and Emulation, Si performance and quality optimization for Intel GPUs platforms

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications 

Candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineer, electrical engineer or an STEM related field with over 3+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree in similar domains with 2+ years of relevant experience.

Relevant Experience from one or more of the following includes: 

  • Cross-OS software development.
  • Experience with GPU Media and Video acceleration technologies such as DirectX, LibVA, codecs: AVC/HEVC/VVC, AV1, VP8/9, or other new codecs, etc
  • Programming languages, including C++/C.
  • Understanding of GPU architectures.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in media device driver and SDK development

• Expertise in optimizing software for GPU performance

• Previous work on Si performance and quality optimization

• Familiarity with simulation and emulation platforms

• Passion for staying updated with emerging GPU and Media technologies

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, California, Folsom

Additional Locations:

US, California, Santa Clara

Business group:

The Software Team drives customer value by enabling differentiated experiences through leadership AI technologies and foundational software stacks, products, and services. The group is responsible for developing the holistic strategy for client and data center software in collaboration with OSVs, ISVs, developers, partners and OEMs. The group delivers specialized NPU IP to enable the AI PC and GPU IP to support all of Intel's market segments. The group also has HW and SW engineering experts responsible for delivering IP, SOCs, runtimes, and platforms to support the CPU and GPU/accelerator roadmap, inclusive of integrated and discrete graphics.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

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Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

 

 

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $149,600.00-211,200.00 USD

 

 

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-relate

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